Secondary English/Language Arts Teacher at Saint Paul

Job Description

2013-2014 School Year

Company Summary
Connections Education is a leading, fully-accredited provider of high-quality, highly accountable virtual education solutions for students in grades K12. Since 2001, the companys Connections Academy division has delivered individualized learning to students through virtual public schools and a private online academy. In the 2012-2013 school year, 24 Connections Academy virtual public schools will operate in 22 states and are expected to serve more than 40,000 students from across the U.S. The Connections Learning division meets the needs of schools, school districts, and other institutions looking to develop and enhance their online learning programs. Connections Learning delivers a full range of targeted digital learning solutions to the K-12 education community including online courses, a program for homebound students, a digital learning platform, and more. More than 1000 schools, school districts, state departments of education and other educational institutions, serving tens of thousands of students throughout the United States and beyond, are already utilizing Connections Learning products and services. Connections Education is committed to expanding quality education through technology and helping students achieve both academic and personal success. For more information, call 800-382-6010 or visit www.ConnectionsEducation.com. Connections Education is part of the global learning company Pearson (NYSE:PSO).

MTS Minnesota Connections Academy (MTSMCA) is a tuition-free, online charter school program operated in partnership with Minnesota Transitions School. MTSMCA serves students in grades K-12 who reside throughout Minnesota. Connections Academy is a division of Connections Education, which is accredited by AdvancED.

Position Summary and Responsibilities
Working from our office in St. Paul, Minnesota, certified Teachers will virtually manage instructional programs. Through use of the telephone, Internet and various curriculum tools they will consult regularly with learning coaches and students to ensure that each child successfully completes his/her instructional program.

The Secondary Teacher will be responsible for the successful completion of the following tasks:

Complete all grading, create progress reports and conduct parent conferences in a timely manner;
Support the instructional program with asynchronous web conferencing sessions and synchronous instruction;
Review curriculum and devise alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding (working directly with students and parents);
Communicate with parents, students and other teachers on a regular basis to develop and update Personal Learning Plans and schedules, score assessments, provide feedback on student work, suggest instructional approaches and strategies, monitor completion of assignments and coach special projects;
Work collaboratively with other teachers to ensure that all students are successfully progressing through the program, that parents have a central point of contact, and that tasks are distributed among the teachers;
Develop a general knowledge of the entire programs K-12 curriculum and a very detailed knowledge of the courses for which responsible;
Support students and parents with alternate strategies and provide additional assistance with daily assignments and projects;
Communicate regularly with parents, students, and curriculum specialists through use of computer and telephone;
Keep student records and data up-to-date, including cumulative files, online student and family information, attendance accounting, and logging all student and parent contacts;
Consult with other teachers and staff learning specialists to develop alternate enrichment activities and modifications to students programs to increase student understanding;
Work with other teachers to coordinate social activities and relevant field trips for students;
Manage regional field trips and make efforts to integrate trips into the curriculum;
Devise and implement virtual methods of creating and maintaining a school community;
Participate in the organization and administration of the State Testing, as directed;
Participate in student recruiting sessions and other marketing efforts that require teacher representation;
Work with Advisory Teachers and School counselor to ensure students and families are receiving appropriate communications, students are making adequate progress and established goals are being met;
Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for families; and
Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Highly qualified and certified to teach Secondary English/Language Arts in Minnesota (appropriate to grade level responsibilities).
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft OS and MS Office programs).
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Customer focused approach.
High degree of flexibility.
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment.
Team player track record.
Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel).
Ability to work remotely, if necessary.
Ability to work some occasional evening hours, as needed to support some families.

www.connectionsacademy.com

Country: USA, State: Minnesota, City: Saint Paul, Company: Connections Academy.